Here it is, the BIG list!
This is a list of items on our restoration checklist. I’ll continue to update it as we move forward. To see our House Tour, click here!
Exterior
Scrape and wash entire exteriorPrime and paint entire exterior- Replace/repair shutters
Scrape and repair metal roofPaint metal roofRepair flashing around chimneysCap all chimneysReplace/repair eavesReplace/repair metal hidden gutters and downspoutsReplace/repair front porch tongue-and-grooveReplace/repair front masonry cheek wallsPaint front porchAdd new light fixture to front porchPaint the front doorInstall new columns on back porchesInstall new railings on back porchesReplace/repair back porch tongue-and-grooveAdd back masonry cheek wall to match the frontReplace back storm doorPaint back porches- Paint back door
Install new fan/light on upstairs porchInstall new light on downstairs porch- Screen in upstairs back porch
Replace/repair porte cochere stoop tongue-and-grooveInstall new railing on porte cochere stoopPaint porte cochere stoop- Paint side door
Install new light on porte cochere stoopReplace/repair basement steps- Replace/repair basement door
Add electrical outlets to each porchReplace/repair backyard fenceSquare up leaning garagePaint garageInstall new garage roof- Install garage interior and exterior lighting
- Install garage plumbing
Repoint/repair foundation and column masonryInstall new vents in foundationPaint foundationReplace/repair all storm windowsReshape the gravel drivewayRemove front pine treeComplete landscape in the front of houseClear out overgrowth in backyard- Landscape the backyard
- Pour a driveway
- Install new fence around entire backyard
- Lay patio around the back of the house
- Install a pool
Interior
Repair plaster throughout the housePrep, prime, and paint walls, trim, and ceiling throughout the houseRemove all interior carpetRenovate foyer & stairsRenovate formal living roomRenovate mud roomRenovate denRenovate den bathroomRenovate dining room(update here)Update butler’s pantry(big renovation later)Update kitchen(big renovation later)Renovate laundry room(update here)Renovate guest room 1- Repair/replace fireplace tile in guest room 1
Renovate guest room 2Repair/replace fireplace tile in the nursery- Renovate upstairs hall bathroom
Renovate office- Install tile around guest room fireplace
Renovate office bathroomRenovate master bedroom- Install tile around master bedroom fireplace
Turn old apartment kitchen into a master suite (closet, bathroom)- Finish the attic
Seal the basementRepair/secure main stair banister- Refinish (oil) all hardwood floors
Repair all window ropesInsulate between attic and 2nd floor- Insulate between basement and 1st floor
- Add railing for attic stairs
Install runner on stairs
Utilities & Miscellaneous
Inspect and service furnaceInstall new sump pumpConnect separate electrical services into 1 meterConnect separate plumbing services into 1 meterReplace/repair heating and cooling systemsWire entire house with an alarm systemInstall exterior motion lights- Sweep and re-line all 3 chimneys (8 fireplaces)
Install new breaker box in atticInstall 2 Nest thermostats
Sarah, are the ones that are crossed already been done or not yet? If so, then wow, you sure did quite a big project of restoring each section of your home. Hey, it seems like some of these are one that I should even take care of especially the foundation repair that’s been breaking up.
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I love that you made a list for all of your projects. I’m half way through a remodel and I’ve lost track of what else was on my list. I have some guys coming to repair our old windows, but after that… I don’t know where to start.
I definitely understand, Veronika! It can be a little overwhelming. I’ve found that it’s best to just start…it will get easier as you go on, and you’ll look back and not even believe all that you’ve accomplished!
It is definitely inspiring to see so many things on your to-do list crossed off! The main thing on my to-do list is to get the foundation of our home repaired. I see that you had that crossed off of your list. Do you have any tips to making this process any easier?
Oh my gosh long list…It looks so amazing! My husband and I are in the process of re-doing our kitchen.. it’s such a process! I can’t wait to see what you do with the other rooms! :)
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Lovely work on that. Really good. It would be nice for kids to these too. Really awesome and turned out really good. Great job.
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I liked that you pointed out that you should think about checking if the foundation needs to be repaired. It is good to know that you should check that when you are restoring a home. It might be smart to have a professional check for damage around your foundation.
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You did great! Well done!
Hey thanks for sharing the list, it was really helpful.
You’ve been doing great job! Almost everything is done, yay!
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